Project Coordinator, Department Of Surgery, Operations Management

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Job Summary

Are you passionate about putting your skills toward improving healthcare?

Are you looking to make a positive difference in the lives of patients and their families?

Do you want to be a part of a dynamic and energetic team working alongside departmental and hospital leadership to shape the future of Mass General Brigham?

Join our Department of Surgery (DOS) Operations Management team!

The project coordinator is part of the DOS operations management team and reports to the Manager of Operations/Projects. This team is responsible for managing and providing support and added value to all operations focused initiatives.

Qualifications

The project coordinator's responsibilities include but are not limited (1) providing comprehensive project coordination; (2) analyzing and organizing qualitative and quantitative clinical, financial and administrative data; (3) managing various care improvement projects, and (4) coordinating a variety of complex and confidential special projects.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Coordination:

• Schedules and coordinates project team meetings. Prepares agenda, materials, presentations and necessary equipment. Records and distributes minutes or notes and follow-up actions. Follows up with team members to ensure actions are completed according to timeline.
• Tracks and reports on project status and progress, identifies and resolves obstacles to ensure that project is on track with determined timelines.
• Collaborates with Manager and Sr. Project Manager to identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones and outcomes.
• Manages the day-to-day operational aspects of the scope of the project.
• Comprehensive project coordination of strategic initiatives: In conjunction with the Operations Team, helps to develop project work plans including identification of key stakeholders, deliverables, timelines and required resources for initiatives related (but not limited) to patient access, patient experience, OR cases, OR utilization, staff engagement, and clinical compliance.
• Partners with senior leaders and Directors within the Department to provide ongoing support
• Develops measurement and analytic strategies to monitor the outcomes of projects over time.
• Supports Operations Team data reporting through EPIC, Tableau, and other reporting tools, and provides division reporting support on an as needed basis
• Utilize standardized approaches, tools, and technology for internal consultancy

Communication:

• Prepare concise, creative, professional summaries of plans, as appropriate.
• Effectively present findings to all levels of staff, targeting the presentation towards the knowledge level and needs of the audience, including internal senior management, clinicians, and front-line staff.
• Work to ensure smooth information flow between involved parties
• Develop summary communication materials for executive level presentations, as requested.
• Encourages and engages others in discussion to build trust among team members by communicating 'early and often'.

Collaboration:

• Utilize rigorous project management tools to engage teams to participate in projects.
• Utilize strong coping and perceptivity skills in identifying the appropriate pace of change as well as awareness of stakeholder needs and incorporate that into planning and execution of initiatives.
• Supports Operations Team members on larger projects for the Department, including monthly Department of Surgery Operational Dashboards, goals scorecards, and providing additional support on individual projects when needed
• Proactively consider and evaluate complexities of projects.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years' experience in the healthcare field.
• Bachelor's degree required. Preference in public health, healthcare management or related field. Master's degree a plus..
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and Microsoft Office applications which includes Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
• Knowledge of program/project manager tools, techniques and methodology.
• Superior organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to independently research complex issues and to succinctly synthesize and articulate findings for various audiences.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with senior management
• Individual must be assertive, and goal oriented with experience facilitating and staffing projects that involve multidisciplinary team members.
• Handles issues that are significant, complex, multidisciplinary, sensitive, political, and confidential.
• Initiative and ability to work independently and resolve problems.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$52,000.00 - $74,401.60/Annual

Grade

5

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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